Looking to bring a brighter future to minority youth who have great ambition leading
towards big dreams. We care about the success of our scholars and realize in order to bring solace to the future, the present needs organization. Get to know those who help in the development and success of minority scholars to aim high.
President & Banquet Chair:
Angela Carter,
Retired, Executive Director – Rockford Public Schools,
VP & Scholarship Chair:
Rebecca C. Kendall,
Executive Director, Rockford Regional Health Council
Secretary & Scholarship Committee:
Cheryl Floyd,
Director of the Center of Health Promotion and Wellness –
Winnebago County Health Department
Treasurer:
Dennis Bias, Bias Accounting & Tax Service
Assistant Treasurer & Community Relations:
Cyrus Oates DDS, Oates Dental
Technology Committee Chair & Fundraising Co-Chair:
Shurice Hunter, Director of Human Resources – City of Rockford
Technology Committee Co-chair
Joshua Patterson,
Director of Community Programs –
Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.
President Emerita & Scholarship Committee:
Jessica L. Jones,
Retired, Human Resources Executive – Rock Valley College, Retired
Scholarship Committee:
Allen D. Williams MD, – Swedish American, A Division of UW Health
Fundraising Chair & Scholarship Committee:
Carla Redd, Assistant Deputy Chief – Rockford Police Department
Fundraising Committee
Fannie Owens,
Retired, Monitor – Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Membership Chair:
Honorable Gwyn Gulley, 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Community Relations Committee:
Sybil Lewis, Human Resources Generalist – Rock Valley College
Sabrina Gulley – Building Training and Compliance Manger, UPS
Cedric Lewis – Chief School Business Official, Dolton School District 149